Computer Noises.... I have tried changing settings within my pc.... I have tried different sources etc.... and I still get an an**ying computer backround **ise all the time when I am monitoring my mix. I can tell that this sound is coming from the pc becuase when I plug it in the backround **ise begins.... when I unplug it, the backround **ise stops. Also whenever I move my mouse, turn on my external fan or do anything in my pc, the **ise persists and will actually correlate with such actions, providing a sound for everything going on inside my laptop. Is there a setting or anything that I should fix? Or is my usb ports all have a short in them? HELP PLZ!!!!! and yes.... this backround **ise happens when I record, and when ** audio is playing, and when my gains and line settings are all the way down.

How do I "super ground" something? You say to connect them to the ground/chassis of the desktop. What materials do I need to do so? Thankyou for your response IB42008... you rock! If this fixes my problem, you will have saved me ALOT of grief.How do I "super ground" something? You say to connect them to the ground/chassis of the desktop. What materials do I need to do so? Thankyou for your response IB42008... you rock! If this fixes my problem, you will have saved me ALOT of grief.

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I just want to say that I'm having the same problem, but I'm afraid I don't understand the reply either. IB4G2008, if you could explain in more basic terms for beginners, that would be much appreciated!

Happens with a mixed ground issue. I had same thing with my laptop. only way to avert this is to super ground your digital sound devices...and connect them to ground/chassis of the desktop, if that's your option.used to be called 60 cycle hum in olden days.check your computers warranty here 4 FREE

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Hey ya'll.
I had the same problem with everything installed,icons on the screen etc...I took my stuff to my computer wizard and he came with the following solution which is:
Make sure that you have a Windows XP "SP2 or GREATER" this is the kicker.Go to the requirements sheet if you need more info.
Anyway I did that upgrade from SP1 to SP2 and it works like a charm with pristine sound.
Good luck fellows.
monsieur M.

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